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Hi Glyn
Doesn't look good in several areas! There will be an element of 'fitting' to be done, especially with such a large complex shaped panel. As Steve said I think the Bodyshop should ask the Supplier to look at it. It appears to me that the curved area where the wing meets the sill is the wrong shape with the gap opening up as it goes towards the front wheel. If this cannot be corrected by simple adjustment then the wing is the wrong shape. It may be possible that the front panel was moved as a result of the impact, as it is a bolt on panel too, and some adjustment could be made to that but that would affect the opposite wing and Bonnet fitting too! It looks to me like the wing is misshaped and the Supplier should be involved to remedy matters for you.
Petec

Hi
It sounds like you have a bit of a mash up of parts with your engine. The 1275cc engines of that era would have a Engine Number beginning 12V778FH****on a plate by the Dynamo/Alternator. The 12H336789 Number doesn't ring any bells. I think you're going to have to do a bit of detective work and check things like Valve timing and Camshaft wear as it maybe the Valves are no longer fully opening? Easiest to check this by taking off the Valve Cover and see if all the Valves are compressed to the same degree when turning over the Engine by hand and looking at the Valve strokes.
I assume you've got adequate fuel delivery and it's not running out of fuel at higher revs?
Not sure what a stage 1 Engine mods are but I would think polished & ported Head and maybe a hotter Camshaft? Thankfully there are many A-Series Engine experts out there who will be able to assist you technically but you can check these few basics before stripping the Engine down further!
Hope this helps and do let us know how you get on as we'd be interested in what you find.
Good luck
Pete

Hi there
I would have said the finish would be semi matt. From what I remember of the Rostyles when new they weren't glossy but not completely matt either if that makes sense! There are two styles of Rostyles fitted to Spridgets but both were finished this way. Some Owners have refurbished their's by painting them all Silver but they should be Silver and Black.
You should be able to find lots of pictures of the two styles on the internet to give you an idea of the way the colours are split.
Don't forget to send us some pic's of the finished items as we would be pleased to see the results!
Happy motoring
Pete C

Hi
Sorry it's taken so long to respond. The 10CC Engine should not have the Breather Pipe from the Rocker Cover. This system was only used on the 10CG, 9CG Engines of the earlier cars. The correct set up for the 10CC Engine would be a Valve unit fitted to the Inlet Manifold connected to a Oil Seperator Canister which is part of the front Tappet Chest Cover, connected by a Rubber Hose. There should be no connection to the Rocker Cover and the Cover should not have a Breather Pipe attachment fitted.
For some pictures please refer to Terry Horlers excellent Book 'Original Sprite & Midget' which details all the information required in great detail.
Hope this helps
Regards
Petec

It sounds to me like dirt in the carbs. I'm guessing that having taken them off the Engine you may have disturbed some muck in the bottom of the Float Chambers, espcially as you mentioned a bit of a leak from one of them. If you can, strip down both carbs (Float Chamber lids off and Piston Covers off) and blow out any muck with compressed air, or failing that with some aerosol Carb Cleaner. Hopefully this should sort it assuming you've put all the Gaskets back as they came off and they aren't damaged..
Hope you get it fixed and out on the road again soon!
Pete

Hi Anthony
I think the only thing left for you to look at is the Engine Earth Strap. This is usually to be found near the left hand front engine mounting. Take it off the car and clean up the mating surfaces to clean bare metal on the Body and Engine ends.
It would also be worth checking the Battery Earth strap in the same way too!
Otherwise I think you will have eliminated everthing!
Good luck
Regards
Pete

Hi Minibarrow
Have a look at this article I found....Hopefully your new Hood has arrived without the Tenax Fastners installed at the back so you can fit these yourself to match the studs fitted on the car? Never fitted one myself but I'm advised a warm climate helps to soften the material for ease of installation! Good luck and send us a photo of the finished job....
Regards
Petec

Hi There
You may find that you have more choices if you search for size 145/80 x 13, 80 being the standard height aspect ratio for this size. I remember there being many options available when I was looking for replacements for my 5.20 x 13 Cross Ply's!
Regards
Petec

Hi Mike
Those Triumph Engine Crank Pulley Bolts are b****y tight! If I remember rightly we used to jam a spanner against the chassis leg and operate the starter motor briefly which always seemed to work. They are tight so the shock treatment was what was required. If you can get an Air Gun on it that might do it? They aren't LH thread from what I recall. Good luck.
Pete

Hi Mike
I have no experience with the Braided Hoses, sorry. I understand that they give a better 'feel' on the Pedal but not aware of any lifetime issues with them. I know the standard Rubber ones can deteriorate internally while still looking ok from the outside but I haven't heard anything about the Braided/Teflon type failing in this way. Hopefully someone else will come along and add to the subject!
Fingers crossed for the Eezibleed fixing your problem in the mean time.
All the best
PeteC

Hi there
It sounds like air trapped inside the Master Cylider bore? The Eezibleed will probably fix it but otherwise get someone inside the car to pump the pedal for you. Get them to pump the pedal a few times and hold it pressed while you slacken the pipe union on the Master Cylinder. While the pedal is down tighten up the union again then release the pedal. Top up the Reservoir and repeat the process a few times and hopefully the Fluid will start coming out by the slackened union. After you get Fluid coming out here tighten it back up then go round the car as normal to bleed the whole system.
Hope this helps...
All the best
Pete C

Hi There
I can recommend Mirror Trim, just off junction 12 of the M1. Have a look at their website and you'll see my Friends Green Midget, interior trimed in light Brown,
on their homepage. It is a good job and looks really great too!
PBW come highly rated also and I'm sure there are others but these two have been used before and can therefore be personally recommended!